Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Lead engineering teams for lamination, foam, thermoforming and cut-sew-wrap processes for automotive interior programs.
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Why it is interesting. Oversees a methods lab plus foam, lamination and thermoforming engineering across multiple facilities for premium OEM programs.
Might not be for you. Management and capital-project focus with little hands-on materials R&D; no materials science background is stated.
Adjacent materials roleManages Press Lamination, Edge Fold, Soft Foam Bun, Foam-in-Place tooling, Thermoforming and Foam Systems engineering teams plus the CSW Methods Laboratory
- Seniority
- Manager
- Work
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Industry
- Automotive
- Role
- Management / Director
Role details
- Lead and manage the Troy CSW Methods Laboratory and associated engineering activities.
- Provide leadership and technical support for Cut, Sew, and Wrap manufacturing teams across multiple facilities.
- Manage Press Lamination and Edge Fold Equipment Engineering Teams to ensure process capability, efficiency, and quality performance.
- Lead the Soft Foam Bun and Foam-in-Place Tooling Engineering Teams.
- Manage Die Trim Engineering operations and tooling development.
- Direct Thermoforming Engineering activities, including process optimization and equipment improvements.
- Oversee Foam Systems Engineering teams and support new product launches and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Develop and implement manufacturing processes that improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
- Support program launches and production requirements for customers including Mercedes-Benz, Honda, and other assigned programs.
- Lead capital equipment planning, justification, procurement, installation, and startup activities.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, problem-solving methodologies, and best practices.
- Manage engineering budgets, project timelines, and resource allocation.
- Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Program Management, Maintenance, and Product Engineering teams to achieve business objectives.
- Coach, mentor, and develop engineering personnel while building a high-performing technical team.
- Ensure compliance with customer requirements, industry standards, and company policies.
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